Fire at PIMS Hospital, Islamabad: Last surviving infant passes away
Following the tragic incident at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad, another infant has passed away. All 15 children who were undergoing treatment following the fire that broke out at the hospital on August 26 have now lost their lives.
At the time of the incident, a total of 15 children were present in the hospital's neonatal ward. Rescue operations were initiated immediately after the fire broke out; however, 14 children had already passed away in the accident. The last child, who was undergoing treatment in critical condition, also succumbed to their injuries.
This tragic incident has left the entire country in mourning. An investigation process was initiated by the authorities to determine the causes of the fire, in order to ascertain the actual reason for the blaze and whether safety arrangements at the hospital were adequate.
Following this incident, questions are being raised regarding fire safety measures in hospitals. The public and human rights circles have demanded that such facilities in hospitals be improved so that any such accidents can be avoided in the future and precious lives can be protected.